Program Overview

Programme: Master of Agriculture in Extension [MAgric]

The Master of Agriculture in Extension [MAgric] is a postgraduate degree offered by the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

Programme Information

The programme consists of a dissertation, attendance of the Department's Research Methods module, and presentation of a research proposal during the first year of registration. Further study in the major subject/s is required, augmented by ancillary modules prescribed by the Postgraduate Studies Committee.

Admission Requirements

General Admission Regulations

All applications must be accompanied by certified full academic transcripts, a certified copy of ID or passport, and a research concept note. International applicants must submit a SAQA evaluation of their completed qualification and TOEFL or IELTS test results.

Minimum Admissions Requirements

Applicants must have a Bachelor of Agriculture Honours (Extension) degree or equivalent, with a weighted average of at least 60%. Alternatively, they may have a Postgraduate Diploma in Extension and Rural Development with an average of at least 60% in each module.

Core Modules

• AGV 890: Dissertation: Agrarian Extension 890 (180 credits)

Regulations and Degree Requirements

The faculty regulations, degree requirements, and information are subject to change and may be amended after publication. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the General Academic Regulations and faculty-specific regulations.

University of Pretoria Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) Verification Project

The University of Pretoria is engaged in an ongoing effort to align its qualifications and programmes with the Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework (HEQSF) criteria. Changes to qualification and programme names may occur as a result of this initiative.